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ThinkOakland 1

The Oakland Business Association, initiated by Charles Wright and formally announced by Linda Schwager at an Oakland town council meeting this September, has launched their new website, ThinkOakland.org. The website, providing a preview of things to come, offers businesses and residents participation in what is described as “a new kind […]


Kind of a Funny Story

October is National Bully Prevention Month, it follows September which is National Suicide Prevention Awareness. Reversing the order would probably make more sense, as bullying often can lead to suicide, substance abuse, and most often depression.


Occupy Oakland 2

An analysis of the Occupy Wall Street movement OWS, Occupy Wall Street, is a protest campaign that originated in NYC. Protesters occupy public spaces to protest, primarily, the failures of the United States government. Inspired by the Spring uprising that led to the fall of tyrannical regimes in Africa and […]


Analysis of Sewer Options 4

The story of bringing sewers to Oakland is an annual election year debate, for decades. This year is no exception, and The Journal hopes to provide some structure to the options available. Whether Oakland needs sewers to improve its downtown district is a matter of debate, but the options of […]


The Braves New World

Indian Hills High School has launched an online newspaper for the school community, BravesNow.com, but there are news articles that break beyond borders and hold appeal for the greater community. One interesting feature is the Braves Music Sessions. This ongoing feature, intended to promote the accomplishments of local high school […]